Nate's quad headlight build
06-01-2013, 02:25 PM
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I brought the headlight internals to a local body shop to have them color matched WDP/NBP.
06-01-2013, 09:31 PM
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Nate, love the new lights setup. I can't wait to see them installed.
06-02-2013, 06:07 AM
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06-03-2013, 01:21 PM
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Thanks for all the positive feedback guys, much appreciated. My koito sealant should be in today and i'm going to test fire the headlight again to make sure nothing has moved before finalizing.
I had some step ones, but the ones I bought off the black market the shields were bent, not the shields themselves but the whole stem that connects to the solenoid. I tried to fix them, but they were just junk. I emailed TRS, HIDIllusionz, you (JnC), and Lightwerkz and no one had step shields left lol. Once I'm on the road I'm sure I won't even notice the cutoffs that much.
I had some step ones, but the ones I bought off the black market the shields were bent, not the shields themselves but the whole stem that connects to the solenoid. I tried to fix them, but they were just junk. I emailed TRS, HIDIllusionz, you (JnC), and Lightwerkz and no one had step shields left lol. Once I'm on the road I'm sure I won't even notice the cutoffs that much.
06-06-2013, 02:18 AM
#133
reading your thread has motivated me to continue my project!
thanks!
by the way you didn't ask me if i had a set of step shields
....actually i have to look in my box, i have so many sets i MIGHT have a set extra since i'm using a set for myself. i'll let you know.
thanks!
by the way you didn't ask me if i had a set of step shields
....actually i have to look in my box, i have so many sets i MIGHT have a set extra since i'm using a set for myself. i'll let you know.
06-06-2013, 09:26 AM
#134
Tonight I should be getting all the old butyl out of the headlight and getting it sealed up hopefully.
The koito butyl is very hard stuff. I got it in the mail the other day and this stuff is solid! Most of the butyl I have worked with (3m window weld, TRS butyl, and Nissan Butyl) is usually in a very soft form when first getting it, so this should be interesting lol.
Also, after I get the headlight sealed I may just throw it on the car and run it for a few days to see how the JB weld holds up to everyday driving conditions.
06-09-2013, 03:15 PM
#135
One headlight completely assembled. Koioto sealant is some very sticky stuff, I don't have much skin left on my thumb lol. Here is the final pics for the headlight. Lens tuning for the second headlight to take place tonight if the rain lets up.
White Shields. They should look great once they are out in the sun.
White Shields. They should look great once they are out in the sun.
06-09-2013, 10:21 PM
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I like it, Nate. Anxious to see the install.
06-10-2013, 05:07 PM
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The only thing I'd have done differently would be to paint the rungs around the projectors white just to break up some of the black.
Can't wait to see what these look like installed.
Can't wait to see what these look like installed.
06-20-2013, 08:09 AM
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Nate, what happened man? Let's see some pics on the car!
I've got headlight pieces scattered everywhere in my basement ready to be put swapped out. I will be painting the shields as well. I'm going to attempt to match the color of my halos. Whenever the hell those get in.
I've got headlight pieces scattered everywhere in my basement ready to be put swapped out. I will be painting the shields as well. I'm going to attempt to match the color of my halos. Whenever the hell those get in.
06-20-2013, 10:21 AM
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I'm just finishing up the other headlight, last night I tuned both lenses and did some cutting of the reflector bowl. If the rain holds out tonight i should have the other S2K fitted and aligned then ready to be sealed. I would love to put the other headlight in, but I only want to take the bumper off once.
06-20-2013, 04:31 PM
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guess am just in time for the finished pix
06-21-2013, 12:02 AM
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dayum !!! you get that projector out of a plane?
06-21-2013, 09:42 AM
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Such a tease... Lol
06-26-2013, 10:36 AM
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Headlights will be installed tonight!!
I finished with the JB weld last night on the projector. I just have to clean out the old butyl in the channels of the headlight, install the new koioto sealant and put them back on the car.
I got my new CBI's last Saturday. I should hopefully have some pics posted for you guys tomorrow or Friday.
I finished with the JB weld last night on the projector. I just have to clean out the old butyl in the channels of the headlight, install the new koioto sealant and put them back on the car.
I got my new CBI's last Saturday. I should hopefully have some pics posted for you guys tomorrow or Friday.
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06-26-2013, 10:40 AM
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Woohoo man! Can't wait!
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06-27-2013, 08:06 AM
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^Because there is no bumper? Red text? Lol
OMG man! That looks fantastic! Has anyone else done full white housing before?
The white housing with the inner black is going to make the car appear really aggressive. Especially if the painted shields shine...
You're giving me lots of inspiration. But I'm still waiting on parts.
OMG man! That looks fantastic! Has anyone else done full white housing before?
The white housing with the inner black is going to make the car appear really aggressive. Especially if the painted shields shine...
You're giving me lots of inspiration. But I'm still waiting on parts.
06-27-2013, 10:04 AM
#159
Thanks guys. I got everything installed and running, late last night 2a.m.
Went for a little drive to get my alignment figured out and seeing the color band bouce off the signs was crazy, they are so intense, maybe it is because of having new lenses, but i'm in love with these headlights.
I have golf leagues tonight so I just have enough time to get home was her up and get some pics for you guys hopefully.
Went for a little drive to get my alignment figured out and seeing the color band bouce off the signs was crazy, they are so intense, maybe it is because of having new lenses, but i'm in love with these headlights.
I have golf leagues tonight so I just have enough time to get home was her up and get some pics for you guys hopefully.
